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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Animal welfare charity workers to vote on strike action
Union claims the SSPCA is set to opt-out of being a real living wage employer, just a year after adopting the policy
NEWS 3 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Gorgie Farm revival: Edinburgh charity opens community hub 
The new centre will support young adults with additional needs.
NEWS 3 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Arts group announces major new appointees
Their expertise is set to further strengthen Be United’s mission
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Campaigners warn drug deaths could rise
Drug deaths drop but Scotland still worst in Europe
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Ex-MP and stroke survivor joins charity to campaign for urgent reforms
CHSS helped in her recovery journey
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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No leadership, no momentum: Scottish Government has failed to act on digital exclusion
Just over one year from the publication of an excoriating report, exactly nothing has changed
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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Census reveals the lasting impact of Scotland’s social enterprises over a decade
A summit was held in Stirling to announce the report.
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New project will help 1,200 people get online and become more independent
New CAB initiative to close digital divide.
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen-based foundation appoints charity leader as CEO
Sarah Chew will take the helm at the Wood Foundation. 
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity hub gets top marks for service and affordability
Office space at up to 80% less than market prices on offer
NEWS 1 September 2025 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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